PPT97: AutoClipArt Feature Does not Work with ClipGallery 4.0

ID: Q181554


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 For Windows
  • Microsoft Publisher 98


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to insert an AutoClipArt image suggestion in Microsoft PowerPoint 97, you may receive the following error message:

The search failed because ClipGallery is already running or the image is unavailable.


CAUSE

This message appears because AutoClipArt feature was designed to work with ClipGallery 3.0, not ClipGallery 4.0. ClipGallery 4.0 is shipped Publisher 98 and the Small Business Edition version 2.0.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.


MORE INFORMATION

Additional query words: clips graphics images vector cgm wmf Clipartgallery 98 pub98 mspub98 pub_98 5.00 publisher98 pub5 ms_pub98 mspub ppt97 ppt_97 powerpoint 7.00 powerpt powerpnt

Keywords : kbgraphic kbinterop kbclip
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: November 8, 1999
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